Appropriate for Grades 6-12
About the Program:
The tipi teaches us how to care for ourselves and reminds us of the good values that make up an honourable person. We’ll learn about the history of the tipi, discuss the experiences and traditions of Indigenous Peoples, and explore the fifteen traditional Cree values that serve as guide for happy and healthy living.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the experiences and traditions of Indigenous Peoples.
- Participants will learn about the history of the tipi, understand and experience the cultural values associated with the construction of a tipi.
- Participants will recognize the importance of the role of women in the Indigenous culture.
- Participants will explore the fifteen traditional Cree values that serve as guide for happy and healthy living.